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Kepler cannot play until the suspension ends, but Arizona locks in the outfielder for when he becomes available.
The Diamondbacks signed outfielder Max Kepler on Sunday while he continues to serve an 80-game suspension for a positive performance-enhancing drug test. Kepler remains ineligible to play until the ban concludes; the signing positions Arizona to add him to the active roster once he satisfies the league's penalty.
Kepler, 31, appeared in 144 games for Minnesota last season. The deal keeps him off the free-agent market during his suspension window and ensures a roster spot upon reinstatement.
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